NEWS

TECHNICAL FIELD SERVICE DEPT CREATED AT MAGNATECH LP
Ken LeDuc has been promoted to Manager of the new department that will focus on customer demonstrations, training, and support of other sales functions, such as weld samples. Ken has hired Mathew Eaton who is in training. A second technician will be hired.

MAGNATECH HIRES SALES MANAGER
Scott Anthony will be assuming the position of Sales Manager at Magnatech. Previously, this task was performed John Emmerson, President. However, with the rapid growth of business, it is important to have a person that can devote full time to this task. Scott comes from a background of sales management at several manufacturing firms making complex industrial equipment.

PIPELINE INDUSTRY REVS UP SALES AT MAGNATECH LP
There are a large number of pipeline projects currently underway and scheduled around the world, which is creating a worldwide shortage of pipe and qualified welders. As more and more contractors see the productivity and quality benefits of mechanizing, this sector has made a positive impact on Magnatech's business. Magnatech Europe made the largest sale to a single customer, with 28 systems purchased by an Egyptian pipeline contractor, Petrojet.

MAGNATECH INTRODUCES THE MODEL 516
The Model 516 follows the successful Model 515 power source for higher amperage applications. While the Model 515 has an internal 200-amp power module, the 516 is designed to use external, commercially-available power supplies of any amperage from 200 to 500 Amps. The Model 516 is redesigned T-Head are "all digital", for enhanced accuracy. The system is primarily designed for GTAW welding larger diameter and heavy wall pipes. The first customer purchased four systems for welding the root and hot pass of sour gas pipelines. These pipelines are internally clad with CRA. The first several passes must be made with TIG process and Inconel™ filler wire to ensure there is no dilution of the corrosion-resistant material in the root bead.
 

NEW DIGITAL T-HEAD The T-Head has been upgraded with encoder motors to allow it to be used with the new Model 516 Controller. Speed regulation and general welding operation is significantly improved over the earlier model. Systems have already been delivered to several customers. A new brochure will be available in the near future.

NEW BROCHURES ON QUICKCLAMP HEADS
AND MPS 4000 POWER SOURCE
New brochures are available for these two products which have been updated to reflect the new brochure style. They can be downloaded from their respective information pages: Quickclamp and MPS 4000.